Gospel Greats

Angel of Mine

Beyoncé opens the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards with a performance of new single “Halo.” This year the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People celebrates its 100th anniversary.

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Dynamic Duo

17/28

Hosts Tyler Perry and Halle Berry work their magic during the 40th NAACP Image Awards.

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Thrilled Beyond Belief

18/28

An overjoyed Taraji P. Henson beams while giving her thank-you speech as she accepts her award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her performance in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”

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The Innovator

19/28

Hip-hop artist will.i.am was on hand to honor former Vice-President Al Gore.

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New Beginnings

20/28

Jennifer Hudson’s acclaimed debut album earned her an award for Outstanding New Artist.

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Queen B

21/28

Beyoncé beams as she accepts her award for Outstanding Female Artist while acknowledging the other women in the category as “amazing.”

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Two Is Better Than One

22/28

Hill Harper accepts the Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series award for “CSI: NY” for the second year at the 40th NAACP Image Awards.

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Joan of Arc

23/28

Tracee Ellis Ross’s win for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Joan Clayton on the defunct “Girlfriends” is bittersweet as fans still mourn the show.

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Golden Glow

24/28

Halle Berry keeps the show moving as cohost for the night with Tyler Perry.

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Will Power

25/28

Will Smith accepts the Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture Award for “Seven Pounds.”

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What an Honor

26/28

Sean “Diddy” Combs shares how grateful he is while accepting his award for Outstanding Actor in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Dramatic Special for “A Raisin in the Sun.”

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The Voice

27/28

Jennifer Hudson delivers an emotional performance during a tribute to Muhammad Ali, who received the President’s Award.

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Young, Gifted and Black

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Teen stars Tyler James Williams and Keke Palmer serve as presenters during ceremony.